TFS Vitrobot Mark IV

Left: user (Nuno Bustorff) at the Vitrobot Mark IV device, right: a representative image of the grid prepared by the Vitrobot device (picture credit: Dr. Olivera Korculanin).

Typical applications

The Vitrobot system is a semi-automated sample preparation instrument that is routinely used in cryo-EM. It removes excess liquid by blotting and is followed by rapid freezing of aqueous sample in liquid ethane giving rise to amorphous vitreous ice.

Features

– Diverse sample repertoire
– Easy and flexible user interface
– Controlled environment
– High sample throughput
– Semi-automated grid transfer